A method and apparatus for moderating packet ingress interrupts. A network interface includes a packet timer and an absolute timer or absolute counter. The packet timer functions to minimize packet latency during periods of low packet ingress at the network interface. Each of the absolute timer and absolute...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6981084?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6981084 - Apparatus and method for packet ingress interrupt moderation
